Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon state revenues increased by $55 million in the latest quarterly revenue forecast released Wednesday. The overall increase was driven largely by higher personal income tax collections. Despite the gains in personal income tax revenue, collections from Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax came in below initial expectations during the forecast period. State
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement Wednesday with Meta, requiring the company to redesign safety features on Instagram and Facebook for young users. Under the agreement, Oregon will receive more than $125. The settlement involves 47 states, Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. It addresses
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(Update: adding video, information on program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Pacific Power customers, the timing of electricity use could matter just as much as the amount of energy used. The utility offers smart meters and a voluntary “Time of Use” rate plan designed to help customers better understand their energy habits — and potentially
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LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism at multiple state parks in Lincoln County. The damage happened sometime between 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday. Police say several restrooms were targeted, with paper towel dispensers removed and other fixtures destroyed or taken. Fires were also intentionally started at several
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next, a black bear was spotted in Crooked River Ranch on Tuesday. The sighting was reported around 7:30 a.m. on SW Mare Place. Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have both been notified. Officials are reminding people not to approach or bother the bear.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and riding bikes on our roads. You’ll also see more school buses and vehicles dropping off and picking up students. That means school zones will be active. Officers are asking drivers
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, most evacuation levels in Jefferson County have been lifted following the Rowe Creek Complex. The only area still under an evacuation level is SE 19th and the southern half of NE 18th. Those areas remain at Level One — Be Ready. All other evacuation levels and zones have been lifted.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens during a dispute at a Bend apartment complex. Bend Police responded to the Westside Village Apartments in the 1400 block of NW Albany Avenue around 1:39 a.m. Aug. 25
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a laser sight at a group of teenagers outside an apartment building. The teenager was taken into custody on suspicion of three counts of menacing. The incident occurred around 1:39 a.m. at
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Small Business Management Program. The nine-month program is designed for established business owners looking to address challenges and develop strategies for growth. The program combines business coaching, peer learning and real-world case studies with individual advising from
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Pumpkin Pi timber sale in western Oregon brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5 million board feet of timber across 400 acres. The sale surpassed the federal agency’s previous record for the region by nearly 5.5 million board feet. The auction was part of
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— Little Woody Bend will host its annual beer festival and 5K this Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring an untimed race from The Commons through Drake Park and downtown with four craft beer stops along the way.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As electric bikes and scooters become more common on Oregon streets, health officials are reporting a sharp rise in injuries, with doctors across the country warning that more children are ending up in emergency rooms after crashes. According to the Oregon Health Authority, injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters more than doubled
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Drivers in Central Oregon may have caught a small break at the pump recently, but that relief could be short-lived. According to the Lundberg Survey, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 3 cents over the past two weeks to $4.15 per gallon. However, a sharp increase
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and is now 91% contained. Fire activity was minimal overnight, with crews using thermal cameras and drones to find hot spots in the Mill Creek and Duncan Creek areas. Today, crews continued suppressing
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The U.S. Forest Service has posted nearly 2,000 full-time and seasonal jobs for the upcoming fire season across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The job listings were published on USAJOBS. The recruitment drive features entry-level positions with provided training, alongside specialized roles such as air crew, dispatchers and smoke jumpers. Shalyn Whitson, who works in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to Portland. On July 20th a Brasada Ranch employee reported a large number of golf clubs, bags and other equipment missing While investigating, Sheriff’s officers saw a Facebook Marketplace listing for similar clubs.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned Panera Bread will be moving into the former Cracker Barrel in north Bend.According to online documents filed with the city, permits have been filed to turn part of the building into the fast-casual restaurant.This comes as Carhartt announced they will be moving into the building in the
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We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you stop, look up and reach for your camera. You answered with sunsets spilling across the High Desert, stunning familiar landscapes in a whole new light and unforgettable moments beneath
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service opened applications today for permanent and permanent seasonal wildland firefighting positions within the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon. The hiring effort includes openings across several specialized operational units, including hand crews, engine crews and hotshot crews. Prospective firefighters must submit their applications online through USAJobs.gov. The
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